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390. When Past Meets the Present: Writing Dual Timelines, with Melanie Dobson
Jun 25, 2026
26m 30s
389. Stephen King Unlocked: Into the Vault of Infamous Horror Author, with Caroline Bicks
Jun 18, 2026
30m 33s
388. Hook, Line, and Sinker: Capturing an Audience, with A.A. Sekhon
Jun 11, 2026
26m 06s
387. The Meaning of Justice, with April Reynolds
Jun 4, 2026
27m 12s
386. Reconstruction: A Story of Love Enduring Beyond Life, with Lori Carlson-Hijuelos
May 31, 2026
29m 38s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/25/26 | 390. When Past Meets the Present: Writing Dual Timelines, with Melanie Dobson | Send us Fan Mail Writer and teacher Melanie Dobson talks about the nuances of writing dual timelines, why the connections of past and present are important, and gives advice on how to make each time period you include standout while still weaving together. ▬ Find more on Melanie's website: https://melaniedobson.com/ Check out The Lost Story of Via Belle and her other works: https://melaniedobson.com/books/the-lost-story-of-via-belle/ Connect with Melanie further on Facebook or Instagram: http... | 26m 30s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | 389. Stephen King Unlocked: Into the Vault of Infamous Horror Author, with Caroline Bicks | Send us Fan Mail Shakespeare scholar and author Caroline Bicks discusses her book, Monsters in the Archive, the insights she learned searching through Stephen King's archives, and analyzes what makes us so attracted to the horror genre. ▬ Learn more about Caroline on her website: https://carolinebicks.com/bio/ Get your own copy of Monsters in the Archive for a deeper dive into Stephen King's early editions: https://carolinebicks.com/books/ Check out more of Caroline's work on her socials: htt... | 30m 33s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | 388. Hook, Line, and Sinker: Capturing an Audience, with A.A. Sekhon✨ | writing openingsaudience engagement+3 | A.A. Sekhon | Assumptions | — | writingaudience+5 | — | 26m 06s | |
| 6/4/26 | 387. The Meaning of Justice, with April Reynolds✨ | justiceinjustice+3 | April Reynolds | Penguin Random HouseSarah Lawrence College+1 | — | justiceinjustice+4 | — | 27m 12s | |
| 5/31/26 | 386. Reconstruction: A Story of Love Enduring Beyond Life, with Lori Carlson-Hijuelos✨ | memoirgrief+3 | Lori Carlson-Hijuelos | A Writing Marriage | — | memoirgrief+5 | — | 29m 38s | |
| 5/28/26 | 385. Treasure Hunts and Secret Missions, with Connie Mann✨ | treasure huntsadventure writing+3 | Connie Mann | The Liar's TreasureConnie Mann+1 | — | treasure huntadventure+3 | — | 28m 58s | |
| 5/21/26 | 384. Blurring the Lines of Fact and Fiction, with Jean Burgess✨ | fact and fictioninspiration from real life+3 | Jean Burgess | Navigating Her Next Chapter | — | fact and fictionJean Burgess+3 | — | 29m 29s | |
| 5/14/26 | 383. Discovering the Adventure of Authorship, with Marilyn McEntyre✨ | authorshipcreative writing+3 | Marilyn McEntyre | Marilyn McEntyre's websiteMarilyn McEntyre's books+1 | — | authorshipcreative writing+3 | — | 28m 57s | |
| 5/7/26 | 382. Uncovering Our True Selves, with Christine Hill Suntz✨ | self-discoveryromance+3 | Christine Hill Suntz | The Heiress and the WoodsmanChristine Hill Suntz+2 | — | self-discoveryromance+5 | — | 26m 32s | |
| 4/30/26 | 381. How High Stakes Settings Can Create High Stakes Situations, with Emily Listfield✨ | high stakes settingselite private schools+3 | Emily Listfield | Reasons to LieInstagram+1 | — | high stakesprivate schools+3 | — | 29m 34s | |
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| 4/23/26 | 380. Starting from Rock Bottom: Writing Imperfect Characters, with T.I. Lowe✨ | imperfect charactersnarrative importance+3 | T.I. Lowe | — | — | writingcharacters+5 | — | 25m 47s | |
| 4/16/26 | 379. How to Approach Agents and Mentors, with Mary Demuth✨ | mentorshipliterary agents+3 | Mary Demuth | Restory Your LifeMary Demuth Literary+1 | — | mentorsagents+4 | — | 26m 33s | |
| 4/9/26 | 378. Purpose in Prose: The Philosophy of Writing with David Arndt✨ | philosophy of writingcomfort in written word+3 | David Arndt | St. Mary's College of CaliforniaPhilosophy of Writing | — | writing philosophyDavid Arndt+3 | — | 28m 51s | |
| 4/2/26 | 377. The Appeal of Opposites Attract in Fiction, with Becca Kinzer✨ | opposites attractfiction tropes+3 | Becca Kinzer | Becca KinzerNot What We Pictured | — | opposites attractfiction+5 | — | 26m 29s | |
| 3/26/26 | 376. A Family Affair: How to Portray Sibling Relationships, with Farah Naz Rishi✨ | sibling relationshipswriting+3 | Farah Naz Rishi | Farah's websitebookshop.org+1 | — | sibling relationshipswriting advice+3 | — | 26m 41s | |
| 3/19/26 | 375. The Only Thing to Fear Is a Blank Page . . . with Ginny Kubitz Moyer✨ | writing fearstips for writers+3 | Ginny Kubitz Moyer | Ginny's websiteInstagram | — | writingfear+3 | — | 25m 33s | |
| 3/12/26 | 374. High Thrill and Low Body Count: The Hidden Genre, with Kristine Delano✨ | financial thrillerssuspense+3 | Kristine Delano | Kristine DelanoThe Lies We Trade | — | financial thrillerssuspense+3 | — | 27m 31s | |
| 3/5/26 | 373. The Future is Now: How Technology is Outpacing Fiction, with Lee Schneider✨ | technology in storytellinginnovation in writing+3 | Lee Schneider | Lee Schneider's websiteLee Schneider's books+2 | — | technologystorytelling+3 | — | 27m 58s | |
| 2/26/26 | 372. Parables and Lessons in Plain Sight, with Bill Cates✨ | parablesstorytelling+3 | Bill Cates | Referral CoachThe Hidden Heist | — | parablelessons+3 | — | 28m 18s | |
| 2/19/26 | 371. Art Reflecting Life: Using Humor to Diffuse Intense Situations, with Richard Walter✨ | humor in fictionhuman condition+3 | Richard Walter | Richard Walter BooksFacebook | — | humorfiction+4 | — | 18m 46s | |
| 2/12/26 | 370. Ghosts Are for Everyone: A Deep Dive into Ghosts with Daniel Braum | Send us Fan Mail Author Daniel Braum returns to discuss ghost stories, how they have changed across the centuries, and how the genre has evolved beyond the original ghastly figures of legend. ▬ Peruse Dan's catalogue and learn more about him: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Daniel-Braum/author/B01F9C69PS https://bloodandstardust.wordpress.com/about/ Check out Dan's other ghostly tales on his socials: https://www.facebook.com/DanielBraumFiction/ https://www.instagram.com/daniel_braum/ | 21m 24s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | 369. Keeping Your Audience Engaged with Daniel Roth | Send us Fan Mail Editor, filmmaker, and author Daniel Roth swings by to discuss the importance of dialogue and credibility in keeping readers engaged with your story. ▬ See if your manuscript is ready when you stop by Daniel's website: https://ficklegodsofpublishing.com/ Grab a copy of his book here: https://ficklegodsofpublishing.com/my-book Learn more about transforming your story on Daniel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ficklegodsofpublishing | 24m 33s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | 368. Under the Surface: A Discussion of Theme with Alida Winternheimer | Send us Fan Mail Author and editor Alida Winternheimer talks about what theme is (and isn't!), the importance of theme within story, and when you should establish it in your writing process. And make sure you listen until the end to hear the special offer that Alida is giving out to our listeners . . . ▬ Stop by Alida's website to check out all of her work: https://alidawinternheimer.com/ Connect with Alida on her socials to hear about future special events: https://www.instagram.com/alidawin... | 27m 25s | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | 367. You're Stuck with Me: When Friendships Turn Toxic with Robin Merle | Send us Fan Mail Author and executive coach Robin Merle talks about the dynamics of friendships, what can sour those bonds, and how she explored the darker side of these relationships in her book A Dangerous Friendship. ▬ Visit Robin's website and check out A Dangerous Friendship: https://theprofessionalguide.com/ Find more of Robin's insight on her socials: https://www.instagram.com/robinmerletpg https://www.facebook.com/robinmerle.author | 28m 14s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | 366. Portrayals of Postpartum Motherhood and Why it Matters with Jaime Parker Stickle | Send us Fan Mail Writer and podcaster Jaime Parker Stickle visits to talk about her book, Vicious Cycle, creating accurate portrayals of postpartum anxiety and depression, and why increasing conversations on this subject is important. ▬ Check out Jaime's website and grab a copy of Vicious Cycle: https://www.jaimeparkerstickle.com/ Follow Jaime on her socials to keep up with her ventures: https://www.instagram.com/jaimeparkerstickle/# https://www.facebook.com/JaimeParkerStickle | 27m 14s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.